Looking for a mouthwatering Ethiopian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Ethiopian spots around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

Shoppers in the Minneapolis area usually spend more in the spring at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more customers. Daily spending at Minneapolis-area restaurants rose to $455,742 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 8% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Dilla's

First on the list is Dilla's. Located at 1813 Riverside Ave. North in Cedar-Riverside, the Ethiopian spot is the highest-rated Ethiopian restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 133 reviews on Yelp.

2. Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant

Next up is Howe's Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant, situated at 3915 Hiawatha Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, the Ethiopian spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Lucy's Market & Carryout

Standish's Lucy's Market & Carryout, located at 3749 Cedar Ave. South, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Ethiopian spot 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews.

4. Katar River Restaurant and Bakery

Katar River Restaurant and Bakery, an Ethiopian spot in Longfellow, is another go-to, with four stars out of 16 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2751 Minnehaha Ave. to see for yourself.

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